Building the body, beating stereotypes

A year ago, 41-year-old Delaina Allen was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia and could barely walk or make it through her daily routine.

Despite her doctor's words that she'd never set foot in a gym, she worked with a personal trainer in hopes of feeling "normal" again.

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What You Need to Know About Cardio Exercise.

Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers to the heart. Cardiovascular exercise is exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a period of time. Another name for it is aerobic exercise. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardiovascular workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, and swimming where there is no break in the routine. Exercises that stop and start, like Pilates, are generally not considered cardio exercise, though pilates can be done in a cardio way, and can certainly be combined with cardio workouts to great effect.